Author Services with Elle Lavendelle

Specializing in Romance & Fantasy Romance

Editing Services

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Editing Services 〰️

Line & Copy
Editing

I will dive deep into your manuscript, line-by-line, to give your reader the best experience. This combination edit includes editing for flow, word choice, grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. I use The Chicago Manual of Style and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for reference.
Let's polish and elevate your story!
Line-by-line editing your story for:
- Flow
- Word choice
- Clunky sentences
- Character voice
- Repetition
- Unnecessary lines/words/information
While keeping your authorial voice intact!
Copyediting focuses on:
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Style
- Punctuation
- Consistency (storyline, character, world, light fact-checking.)
Introduction to Line Editing with the EFA.
Certificate of completion: Copy Editing Fiction with the EFA.
.007–.01 per word AKA:
$350-500 for 50,000 words, depending on the level of editing needed.
Please note that I am a new editor; my current prices reflect that. The EFA lists the average price of line editors as .025-.04/word.
Payment plans available!
- Your manuscript returned with my line and copy edits.
- Two weeks to ask simple follow-up questions.
- A style sheet for you to refer to.

Proof
Reading

Proofreading is a last minute pass to ensure your manuscript doesn’t have typos, simple grammar issues, misspellings, punctuation problems, etc. This is not a replacement for a line/copy edit. The manuscript should be thoroughly developmental, line and copy edited before this round of editing—whether professionally or self edited.
I use The Chicago Manual of Style and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for reference.
Proofreading focuses on:
- Simple grammar
- Spelling
- Typos
While proofreading is typically done on a formatted manuscript, I proofread as the final step before formatting. I do not proofread on formatted manuscripts.
Certificate of completion: Copy Editing Fiction with the EFA.
.005 per word AKA:
$250 for 50,000 words
Please note that I am a new editor; my current prices reflect that.
The EFA lists the average price of proofreaders as .012-.02/word.
Payment plans available!
- Your manuscript returned with proofreads.

Developmental Editing

Unveil the hidden potential of your draft with a manuscript evaluation! Let's ensure your story is structurally sound, evokes empathy for well-rounded characters, and is a total page-turner.
A manuscript evaluation looks at big-picture items such as:
- Crafting compelling characters with clear motivations, arcs, and flaws.
- Ensuring your story has a sound structure.
- Walking the reader through the story at the perfect pace
- While falling those pesky plot holes.
- Ensuring your world-building makes sense while avoiding cluttered info dumping.
My manuscript evaluation also comes with a brief marketing report including comp titles, trope list, hunger levels of the market, and 2-3 marketing hooks.
Certificate of completion: Developmental Fiction Editing I with the EFA.
.01/ word AKA:
$500 for 50,000 words
Please note that I am a new editor; my current prices reflect that. The EFA lists the average price of developmental editors as .03-.04/word.
Payment plans available!
- A 5+ page manuscript evaluation, including marketing report.
- In-line comments with actionable steps and suggestions.
- Two weeks to ask simple follow-up questions via email.

The Full Package

A full developmental edit, line/copyedit, and last pass proofread for .019/word. ($950 for a 50,000-word manuscript). Comes with a 10% discount; payment plans available!

Interested in my services?

Get in touch for a quote, sample edit, or to book with me!

Services Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Genre

Word Count

Which services are you interested in?

Line / Copy Editing

Manuscript Evaluation

Proofreading

Full Package (all of the above)

Anything else?

I will not work on books that contain the following: racism, homophobia, pedophelia, incest/stepincest. If your book contains these things, I am not the editor for you.

My book does not contain those things.

My book contains these topics, but does so tastefully in a way to speak up against them.

Portfolio!

Beta Reading
Line, Copy, & Proofread
Beta Reading

What my clients are saying!

Pauline Walters (@paulinewaltersauthor)

Elle did a copy/line editing on my short story, and I can only recommend her for all your editing needs. She provided me with a style sheet, which I never had before, and I loved how she left comments on the documents explaining why she went with such word instead of another one. It does make a big difference to understand the thinking process. I loved working with her so much that I already booked her services for another story. Get in there fast!
Jenna Streety (@jennastreety)

Working with Elle has been a dream come true! She was attentive to my book's complex world building, romantic tension, and its marketing potential. Her write ups and in-line comments have truly helped me to see my story better and have overall assisted me in making it shine! I cannot wait to work with her again, and can't recommend her eyes on your manuscript enough.
Gigi Zarbi (@gigi.zarbi)

I hired Elle for a beta read and was blown away by their professionalism, quick turnaround, and thorough feedback. Every suggestion was spot on and presented in a straightforward, intentional, manner.

This was my first time hiring a fellow author to beta who's not read within my universe, and I must say, I'm now a convert; especially because this was a standalone project.

Elle is amazing and so, so kind, hire them!
Robin I.

Elle is FANTASTIC. She's super sweet and crazily thorough. Hire her, you won't regret it!! :)

Each editing service can come with a free sample edit. I’ll send over a contract that outlines you keeping your rights to the work, and my anti-AI promise. I offer clear communication via email, with responses within 24-48 hours.

After working together, you have two weeks to email me your questions for continued support.

I offer payment plans for services over $100.

What is it like to work with me?

Qualifications

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Qualifications 〰️

Certifiates

Other Training

Listen to the Music: Introduction to Line Editing (EFA Webinar)
Romance for Editors: Working with Archetypes, Tropes, and Genre Conventions (EFA Webinar)
Editing Sex and Intimacy (EFA Webinar)

Other Services

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Other Services 〰️

Beta
Reading

An overview of the reader experience! This includes in-line content and a written reader report of 2+ pages (often longer).
I will focus on my favorite parts, parts I struggled with, thoughts on characters & arcs, plot & pacing, and overall reader enjoyment.
While this does point out problem points in the manuscript, unlike a manuscript evaluation, this service will likely not offer solutions. Please book the manuscript evaluation if you would like something more in-depth.
.001 5 per work AKA:
$75, for 50,000 words
1. Manuscript with in-line comments.
2. 2+ page long reader report. Usually longer.
Can include sensitivity reading for: sapphic relationships, bisexuality, ptsd, anxiety, eating disorders, childhood trauma, parents with addictions, SA survivors & CSA survivors, plus size characters.
Please make me aware if any of the above topics are in your manuscript.

Book
Formatting

I will format your ebook to fit the vibe you’re curating. This includes chapter headers, chapter breaks, formatting for text messages, written letters, etc.
$50 for a fully formatted manuscript.
1. A formatted manuscript.
2. Licenses for any images used.
3. Can include a last-pass proofread for an additional fee.

Interested in my services?

Get in touch for a quote, sample edit, or to get in the books!

Services Form 4

Name

First Name

Last Name

Genre

Word Count

Which services are you interested in?

Line Editing

Copy Editing

Formatting

Beta Reading

Developmental Editing

Anything else?

I will not work on books that contain the following: racism, homophobia, pedophelia, incest/stepincest. If your book contains these things, I am not the editor for you.

My book does not contain these topics.

My book contains these topics, but does so tastefully in a way to speak up against them.